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Allergen Checker is a new, comprehensive food labelling system, enabling catering businesses to easily identify and display allergens in their food products.

04/12/2025

The new FSA allergen guidance landed back in March… but have you actually made any changes yet?

It’s surprising how many venues are still relying on the old black folder under the counter, even though the updated guidance makes it clear that customers should be able to access accurate allergen information quickly, easily and without having to ask.

The black folder just doesn’t do that anymore.

And with the FSA pushing for clearer communication, especially around point-of-order allergen transparency, now is the time for food businesses to tighten things up.

That’s where Allergen Checker genuinely makes life easier.
With our free plan, you can:
• Give customers instant access to allergens via a live QR code
• Keep everything updated without reprinting folders
• Support your team with clear, consistent allergen info
• Stay aligned with the FSA’s March guidance (and prepared for future changes like Owen’s Law)

And the best part?

You can do all of this with our 100% FREE account — 50 dishes, 1 menu, downloadable labels, allergen icons and your own shareable QR code.

If you haven’t reviewed your allergen process since March… this is the simplest step you can take to get ahead.

👉 Create your free Allergen Checker account today at allergenchecker.co.uk

21/11/2025

The £45,000 fine issued to the former Rainforest Café was not caused by miscommunication. It was a failure of process.
A child with a wheat allergy was hospitalised because the venue had:
❌ No allergen procedures
❌ No proper separation
❌ No dedicated equipment
❌ No accurate documentation

With the latest FSA allergen guidance now expecting businesses to share allergen information proactively, and with Owen’s Law developing, every food venue needs strong, multi staged allergen systems in place.

We explain exactly what went wrong and what every hospitality business can learn from it in our latest blog.

Read the full article: https://allergenchecker.co.uk/industry-news/rainforest

If you are in hospitality, this is an important read.

15/11/2025

🎄 Christmas is coming… and so is the heightened allergen risk.

It’s the busiest time of the year for hospitality with packed bookings, festive menus, last-minute changes, and lots of new or temporary staff on shift.

And that’s exactly why December is one of the highest risk months for allergen mistakes.

The updated FSA allergen guidance is already in place, and as we move towards the next review in March 2026, expectations on food businesses are tightening. Making sure your allergen processes are solid now is more important than ever.

This is where Allergen Checker makes life easier for your whole team:
• Your menus stay accurate and consistent
• Temporary staff can answer confidently from day one
• Customers get clear allergen information instantly via QR code
• Everyone follows the same process, even under pressure

If you want to keep your venue safe, smooth and confident this Christmas, have a read of our latest blog 👇
Christmas Is Coming: Why the Festive Season Is a High-Risk Time for Allergen Mistakes

👉 https://allergenchecker.co.uk/industry-news

Stay ahead of allergens… make the smart choice.

08/11/2025

It's a bold move!!

From July 2026, all restaurant chains with 20+ locations will need to list allergen information on every menu.

It’s called the Addie Act, and it’s changing how allergen transparency works across the world.

Could the UK be next? With the FSA’s allergen guidance up for review next March and Owen’s Law gaining support, it’s definitely possible.

What do you think the allergen landscape will look like this time next year?

Share your thoughts below 👇

Read the full story on our blog:
https://allergenchecker.co.uk/industry-news/california-s-addie-act-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-allergen-labelling

05/09/2025

📢 Free Allergen Compliance Tool for Students and Small Businesses

Are you studying catering or hospitality, or running a small food business?

The Food Standards Agency’s updated guidance makes it clear. Allergen information must be simple, clear and available to customers without them needing to ask.

Allergen Checker has created a FREE platform to give you everything you need to stay compliant and keep your customers safe.

With your free account you can:
• Create one menu with up to 50 dishes
• Generate Natasha’s Law compliant labels
• Download allergen icons for every dish
• Share menus with a QR code that updates instantly
Used by food businesses across the UK, Allergen Checker makes compliance simple for students and small businesses. And it is completely free with no limitations.

👉 Sign up today at www.allergenchecker.co.uk

28/08/2025

🚨 If businesses used Allergen Checker, this would stop happening.

A 9-year-old boy ate a hot cross bun before school. Within minutes, he went into anaphylactic shock.

The culprit? Pea protein hidden in the glaze. Not one of the 14 major allergens. Not obvious. Not clear.

Families describe it as “like playing roulette” with food.

The FSA’s updated guidance (March 2025) is clear: allergen information must be simple, clear and easily available. Folders under the counter no longer cut it.

👉 Allergen Checker removes the risk by showing full ingredients and allergens instantly through a QR code.

No confusion. No guesswork. Just compliance — and safer customers.

📖 Read the full story in our blog: https://allergenchecker.co.uk/industry-news/when-hidden-allergens-cause-a-scare-why-clearer-labelling-matters

✅ Then set up your free account today: allergenchecker.co.uk

07/08/2025

Is Jersey putting lives at risk?
A recent BBC article has highlighted how dangerously behind the island is when it comes to food allergy labelling. Campaigners are calling for urgent action, and rightly so — because for people with allergies, unclear labelling isn’t just frustrating, it’s life-threatening.

Here at Allergen Checker, we know this story isn’t unique to Jersey. Across the UK, many food businesses are still relying on outdated allergen processes — or no system at all.

We’ve written a short blog exploring the Jersey case, why legislation like Owen’s Law matters, and how food businesses (of any size) can take action right now, with free tools already available.

Special thanks to Georgina at The Nutrient Gap for her expert insight into how training, consultancy and the right digital tools can support lasting change.

Read the full blog here:
https://allergenchecker.co.uk/industry-news/jersey

31/07/2025

If someone with a serious food allergy walked into your café today, would you feel 100% confident they’d be safe?

Would your team know what’s in every dish without hesitation?

Would the menu offer the clarity that person needs?

With Allergen Checker, diners can simply:
– Sit down
– Pick up the menu
– Scan a QR code and get the full allergen and ingredient breakdown

It’s simple, compliant, and supports Natasha’s Law, Owen’s Law, and the FSA’s latest guidance.

This kind of confidence and transparency, It could genuinely save a life.

Try Allergen Checker free today → www.allergenchecker.co.uk

24/07/2025

❗️Firm Sold Product with Nuts to Allergic Customer — A Mistake That Could Have Been Avoided

Don’t wait until it’s too late.
When a customer asks, “Does this contain nuts?” They’re trusting you with their life.

This week, a small food business was fined over £7,000 after selling a product marked as "nut-free" that contained undeclared nuts leading to a serious allergic reaction.

💡 It could have been prevented with clear allergen controls.
And it’s exactly why tools like Allergen Checker exist.

👉 Read the full story and learn how to protect your customers and your business:
🔗 https://allergenchecker.co.uk/industry-news/nuts

18/07/2025

😬 Would you eat somewhere if you didn’t know what was in the food?
Most customers wouldn’t — and shouldn’t have to.

That’s why so many venues now use Allergen Checker. One simple scan of a QR code gives diners instant access to allergen and ingredient information.

It’s easy to set up, and it keeps your business compliant with FSA guidance, Natasha’s Law and supports the goals of Owen’s Law.

Whether you’re a café, brasserie, college kitchen or care home

Try it FREE today:

👉 www.allergenchecker.co.uk

28/06/2025

This week in the House of Lords, Baroness Jane Ramsey, Parliamentary Ambassador for Natasha’s Allergy Research Foundation, urged the Government to make the FSA’s updated allergen guidelines mandatory.

Backed by new research showing that 1 in 4 young adults have experienced or witnessed a serious allergic reaction to takeaway food, she stood up for the millions living with allergies.

But the response from Baroness Hayman of Ullock confirmed that no decision on legislation will even begin until Spring 2026.

That’s why we created Allergen Checker — a free tool that helps food businesses follow the guidance now, not later.

// Real-time allergen visibility
// QR code & menu tools
// Compliant with Natasha’s Law & FSA best practice
// Free forever for smaller businesses (1 menu / 50 dishes)

We stand with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
and all those calling for stronger allergy protections.

👇 Read our blog on the House of Lords discussion and how Allergen Checker supports the solution:

https://allergenchecker.co.uk/industry-news/why-voluntary-isn-t-enough

19/06/2025

📣 Real Voices: Martyn @ Barnsley College

"Since we started using Allergen Checker, it’s made a huge difference for our students. Some used to feel awkward having to ask about allergens or ingredients — now they just scan a QR code and all the info is right there. It’s given them the freedom to choose what they want to eat without worrying or feeling uncomfortable."

And it’s not just for colleges — any food setting can give this a go.

The free version includes:

50 dishes
1 full menu
Fully compliant label printing for PPDS items
Aligned with the latest FSA guidance (March 2025)
Make allergen safety easy, clear, and accessible.

Get your FREE Account today 👉 allergenchecker.co.uk

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